An armed force of backcountry farmers known as the "Regulators" battled Royal Governor William Tryon's colonial soldiers here in Alamance County in 1771. A video and tour explore the British policies that angered farmers and resulted in the rebellious clash of arms. The Regulators' tactics became a model for American colonists fighting the British in the Revolutionary War.
The restored Allen House is a typical 18th-century farm home made of logs, evoking life in the North Carolina backcountry.
There is no admission fee for this state historic site, which is closed on Sundays. It is managed by the Division of State Historic Sites & Properties (www.nchistoricsites.org) within the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources (www.ncdcr.gov). Events for this and Cultural Resources sites are listed at www.ncculture.com.
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Burlington, North Carolina 27215
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